Read the excerpt from Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.
"Ah, man!" cried T.J. "It ain't none of my business." Then, after a moment's silence, he added, "I got too many worries of my own to worry 'bout Cassie Uncle Tomming Lillian Jean."
My temper almost flew out of my mouth, but I pressed my lips tightly together, forcing it to stay inside.
What motivates Cassie to keep quiet in spite of her anger?
Cassie is embarrassed by her behavior.
Cassie is afraid of getting hurt by T.J.
Cassie needs to stay friends with T.J.
Cassie needs to keep her plan a secret.
